If you happen to think that healthy can’t also be one of the dang tastiest things you’ve ever eaten, then make this recipe ASAP. This meal is healthy, quick, and ultra tasty!

P.S. I’m totally winning at New Years Resolutions so far. I never have been great at them, so 2016 is my year right?! And since I didn’t want to be that person that started running on the first of January, I actually started back into running three days before the first. ?

We will see how long it lasts. In the past I’ve been a huge runner. Absolutely loved running, BUT with kiddos and a husband that happens to have an insane work schedule it’s been a challenge the past couple of years. So, yoga has replaced running and been my workout thing. However, come the 1st of January, I was that person that signed up for a half marathon coming up. Woot woot!

And by woot, woot, I mean, PLEASE wish me luck. ? Also, the husband convinced me to sign up on Strava (an exercise tracking app). So I did and, um, I have one follower and that is him. I’m winning this running game so far…

Along with running, which the husband already does faithfully every single day (he’s training for another marathon in a couple of months), we’ve both decided a healthier diet (after all the holiday treats) is in order.

When I talk about a healthy meal though, no sacrifice of taste is a MUST. And these tacos fit the bill. They are meatless while still ultra filling and packed with good-for-you ingredients.

The best part though? They really are as easy as opening cans and dumping them in the crockpot.

As far as toppings, those are up to you! Our FAVORITES: queso fresco cheese, a chopped avocado, squeeze of fresh lime, and cilantro. Other ideas: cheddar cheese, fresh chopped tomato, green chilis, jalapeno, shredded lettuce, etc. Whatever you like on your tacos!!

Stir. Cover and cook on high 2.5 hours to 4 hours depending on the heat of your slow cooker.

Important notes with cooking quinoa in slow cooker: slow cookers cook at different temperatures! You'll want to watch this carefully if you have a slow cooker that runs hot so the quinoa doesn't get mushy. This recipe doesn't work on low because quinoa will get mushy when cooked on low for long time periods.

When quinoa is cooked through, serve on corn or flour tortillas and top with your desired toppings.

Garnish with a squeeze of fresh lime, cilantro, a diced avocado, and lots of queso fresco cheese!

Recipe Notes

*Use diced tomatoes with green chilies for more spice if desired. **I like medium enchilada sauce in this recipe. I use Great Value, Rosarita, or Old El Paso all with great results. Homemade should also work -- just make sure it is to your heat preference. ***If Gluten intolerant, make sure to buy a gluten-free taco seasoning packet.

FREEZER MEAL! Instructions: Combine ALL of the ingredients, mix, and pour into a large sealable ziplock bag (remove any air). (Double bag to be safe!)

Freeze. When ready to enjoy the next day, thaw overnight in your fridge (or for 24 hours). Pour the mixture in your slow cooker and follow cooking instructions written in the recipe box. ??

These tacos look delicious and I LOVE that they’re made in the Crockpot! I’m in the same boat as you are… have not ran much in the past couple of years and really want to get back at it this year. Good luck!

Congrats to you for kicking off 2016 with a bang! I wish you lots of luck with the running gig and the half marathon. If you keep eating wonderful dishes like these Mexican quinoa tacos, you will have all kinds of crazy energy! Pinning!

This was amazing! I did make some changes though bc who follows recipes exactly 😉 I added some green chiles, pinto beans and ground turkey. I’m not a fan of quinoa usually but this was so good. Definitely will make this again!

These worked out really well for taco night for me – everyone else eats meat. Although the quinoa was done, there was still a lot of liquid in it, so I just used a slotted spoon and it was perfect. So tasty, especially with some lime juice on top. Thanks for a wonderful ,healthy recipe!

Hi Chelsea! I recently discovered this recipe and it’s out of this world! The very first time I made it I forgot to buy the taco shells so I ate everything in a bowl and it was still amazing! My favourite part is the fresh avocado on top. Also, I just wrote a blog post on my website and linked this recipe in the post – I hope thats okay! I didn’t use any photos but I’ve linked your site. You can check it out here http://femmesociety.ca/5-things-that-made-me-happy-this-month/

So glad you like these Nadia! The ground turkey sounds fantastic! 🙂 I’m sorry I don’t have nutritional information on these, but if you plug the ingredients into My Fitness Pal it should give you a pretty accurate nutrition label!

This is sooo good! This is the 2nd time I’ve made this and I love it. It makes a lot for 2 people so I just put half of it in a Tupperware and freeze it for another time. I do make a few changes; instead of red enchilada sauce I use green, 1 can black beans 1 can of pinto, 1lb ground turkey and a can of green chills.
I figured out the calories and it’s only about 340/ serving if you say this make 6 servings.
AMAZING, easy dinner!

Hmm the enchilada sauce is pretty integral to the overall flavor. I supposed you could use tomato sauce or petite diced tomatoes (un-drained) but you’d probably want to add some extra spices since enchilada sauce does have quite a few spices. Wish I could be of more help!

Oh my goodness, this recipe is so good. I’m not a big fan of quinoa, but I had some in the pantry so I thought I would give this a try. I wasn’t expecting much. We have had it two nights in a row now. Leftovers were just as good as the first day. This will definitely become one of our go so dinners. Thank You!

They are a *bit* mushier as leftovers, but we love them throughout the week for lunches. If they are already mushier from being overcooked, they might not hold up all week, but they should be fine for a couple days!

I just about have everything in but I don’t have enchilada sauce! I have all of the spices to make it but I don’t know if the lack of “sauce” will mess up the cooking! I’m going to try tomato sauce and add the spices to that :/ I’ll see if it works!